Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Ch. 16.12 Standard Preliminary Map Filing Procedure

Prior to the submission of a tentative map of a proposed subdivision, seven copies of a preliminary map shall be prepared by the subdivider and submitted to the city clerk at least 14 days prior to meeting of the subdivision committee. A development plan showing proposed building locations and landscaping shall be required.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

The purpose of the preparation and consideration of a preliminary map is to provide a means of review of the proposed subdivision by the subdivision committee with the subdivider. From this review, it is expected that the subdivider will be made aware of problems in the use of the land and if necessary on and off-site improvements for the land to be subdivided and that the minor subdivision committee will be made aware of proposals for the subdivision of land that will require consideration of expansion of public services and facilities prior to the proposed use of land within a subdivision.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

The purpose of the preparation of a development plan is to provide the planning commission with information on the ultimate proposed use of the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

It is not intended that a preliminary map be as detailed as the tentative map, but it shall be prepared with enough care to provide pertinent facts and shall show the following:

A. The land area proposed to be subdivided and a statement of the number of acres therein;

B. All existing structures;

C. The placement and location of all existing streets, easements, rights-of-way on the land proposed to be subdivided, and those abutting said land;

D. Sufficient contours to indicate the elevations and the fall of the land adjacent to the surrounding area;

E. Any large land fills;

F. The proposed uses of all portions of the subdivision;

G. The approximate alignment of the proposed streets within the subdivision and their connections with existing streets or methods of terminating proposed streets;

H. The number of acres of open space in the subject subdivision, calculated to the nearest one-half acre;

I. The approximate number, size and acreage size of lots in the proposed subdivision;

J. The approximate density proposed;

K. The north point and date;

L. Drainage, existing and proposed;

M. Utilities proposed;

N. Names and addresses of subdivider and record owner in the lower right-hand corner;

O. Name and address of person who prepared map in lower right-hand corner;

P. Vicinity map;

Q. Map shall be accompanied by preliminary reports on reimbursable utility installation costs.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

The subdivision committee shall consider the preliminary map and thereafter make a report to the planning commission concerning the completeness and accuracy of the preliminary map and the accompanying statements and reports, the suitability of the land for the subdivision as proposed, the design of the subdivision and its conformity with the requirements of this and other applicable ordinances, provisions for and suitability of all streets, utilities, fire hydrants, lighting, drainage, streets, trees, sidewalks, water supply, sewage disposal and easements for utilities and drainage, and provisions for public utility facilities. The subdivision committee shall take the following action:

A. If the preliminary map does not comply with this title and applicable laws, then the minor subdivision committee shall give written notice to the subdivider.

B. The subdivision committee may recommend changes in design, additional improvements, easements and dedications. The subdivider shall be informed of the recommendations at the time of the meeting or in writing following the meeting.

C. If it is found that the preliminary map requires a significant amount of correction before deemed acceptable for consideration by the planning commission, the committee may recommend that the subdivider make the changes and reappear before the committee.

D. The subdivision committee shall submit a report on the proposed subdivision to the planning commission on its conformity to this chapter and Chapter 16.14 of this title. A copy of the report shall be submitted to the subdivider and the engineer of the project.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)